Such tributes tend to follow deaths of officials or first responders and are carried out under state rules on timing and location.
Two states have ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Friday and into the weekend in honor of local public servants. Why It Matters Flag-lowering directives are public marks of respect for service and sacrifice, signaling communal mourning and recognition of public duty.
These tributes often follow the deaths of public officials or first responders and align with state protocols on duration and location. File Image: An American flag flies at half-staff. What To Know New York and West Virginia ordered flags at half-staff to honor, respectively, a retired police major and the longest-serving House member in state history, with observances spanning specific dates and locations. New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed flags on all New York government buildings to be flown at half-staff on January 30 in honor of retired New York State Police Major Frank J. Keyser. Keyser died on January 11 from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to the announcement. He retired from the New York State Police on November 30, 2020, after 34 years of service and is survived by his wife and son. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning January 28 through interment in honor of former Delegate John Overington, the longest-serving member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. The order applies to the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state facilities throughout Berkeley County, and flags are set to remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Overington's interment. Overington served Berkeley County and the state for 34 years, from 1984 to 2018, and co-founded the Quad State Legislative Conference to foster cooperation among lawmakers in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. What People Are Saying New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a news release: “Today, we honor Major Keyser and his dedication to protecting his fellow New Yorkers immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and throughout his decades-long career in law enforcement. As we lower flags in remembrance of his life and service, I am sending my deepest condolences to Major Keyser's family and loved ones.“ West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a news release: “John Overington was a conservative warrior, a gentleman, and a friend to all who knew him. West Virginia owes him a debt of gratitude for his impeccable public service, his positive energy, and a life well lived. A seat in Heaven awaits his arrival, and I will miss the many conversations we shared.“ What Happens Next New York's observance is scheduled to be held on January 30, with flags at half-staff on state government buildings for that day. West Virginia's flags are expected to remain lowered in the designated locations until sunset on the day of interment. Overington's family has not yet provided the exact interment date.
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